VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Felony Grand Larceny Shoplifting (VA Law 18.2-95) and Shoplifting Conspiracy charges plead down to Misdemeanor Petit Larceny (VA Code18.2-96) with no restitution, no fines, and NO ACTIVE JAIL SENTENCE. § 18.2-95. Grand larceny defined; how punished. Any person who (i) commits larceny from the person of another of money or […]
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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 76/40 on the George Washington Parkway was DROPPED in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria, with a plea to a speeding citation with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, and a $100 fine. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law […]
Fairfax County, Virginia: Felony Drug Charge – Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, VA Code 18.2-248.1, was REDUCED to misdemeanor simple possession, first offense under VA Code 18.2-250.1, and will be DISMISSED as per a 251 Disposition, Va Code 18.2-251, in 6 months. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA: Two felony fraud / forgery charges (VA Code 46.2-105.2, a class 6 felony, and VA Code 18.2-168, a class 4 felony) related to fraudulently obtaining documents from the DMV and forgery of public records, were both REDUCED to class 2 misdemeanors with consecutive jail sentences. Read more about Fraud and Forgery Law here: […]
Fairfax County, Virginia: Client was charged with class 1 misdemeanor DUI Drunk Driving (VA Code 18.2-266) – with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .15. Under VA law, he was facing a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 5 days and a maximum sentence of up to 1 year in jail, license suspension for 12 months, […]
Northern Virginia: Felony grand larceny shoplifting / concealing charge (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-95) in Loudoun County, Virginia REDUCED to a Misdemeanor (VA Code 18.2-96) with NO active JAIL TIME (with some other conditions). Read more about Larceny & Shoplifting Law here: Virginia Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Shoplifting, Concealment Laws and Defenses
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: Felony Hit and Run charges under VA law 46.2-894 for an accident in Arlington, VA, while also driving drunk for the second time in 5 years under Va Law 18.2-266, resulted in prosecution on both charges after two witnesses came forward. Client was facing a maximum of 11 years in prison on both charges, a […]
Fairfax County, Virginia: Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 79 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a non-criminal Infraction – Improper Driving and only a $150 fine. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law here: Virginia Reckless Driving 46.2-862 / 46.2-852 Misdemeanor Speeding Laws, Penalties and Defenses
Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) will be DISMISSED after completion of community service. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
Fairfax County, Virginia: Felony Marijuana Drug Distribution Charge (Possession with Intent to Distribute 2 ounces of Marijuana, VA Code 18.2-248.1) was REDUCED to a Misdemeanor with a lower weight of “less than .5 oz” and NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME AND NO FINE. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug […]
Northern Virginia: Two Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Charges (VA Code 18.2-96) / Shoplifting Altering Price on Merchandise charges (VA Code 18.2-103) will be DROPPED. Read more about Larceny & Shoplifting Law here: Virginia Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Shoplifting, Concealment Laws and Defenses
Fairfax, Virginia: Misdemeanor Assault and Battery Charge (VA Code 18.2-57) DROPPED for insufficient evidence. Read more about Assault and Battery Law here: Virginia Assault and Battery Laws and Penalties – Defense Attorney’s Explanation of Misdemeanor Charges Under VA Code 18.2-57
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Client was charged with a Drunk Driving violation (VA Code 18.2-266 – a class 1 misdemeanor offense) – with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .12. Under VA law, she was facing a mandatory license suspension for 12 months, up to 1 year in jail, up to a […]
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 79 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a non-criminal Infraction – Improper Driving and only a $150 fine. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law here: Virginia Reckless Driving 46.2-862 / 46.2-852 Misdemeanor Speeding Laws, Penalties and Defenses
VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Client was charged with a serious Drunk Driving violation (VA Code 18.2-266 – a class 1 misdemeanor offense) with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .18. Under VA law, he was facing a mandatory minimum of 5 days in jail for having a BAC above .15. He was also […]
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 71/40 on the George Washington Parkway was DROPPED with a plea to a speeding charge with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, and a small fine. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law here: Virginia Reckless Driving 46.2-862 / 46.2-852 Misdemeanor Speeding Laws, Penalties and Defenses
Fairfax Virginia: Class 4 Misdemeanor Drunk in Public Charge (VA Code 18.2-388) has been DROPPED. Read more about Drunk in Public Law here: VIRGINIA DRUNK IN PUBLIC LAW | A criminal defense lawyer’s explanation of drunk in public charges and arrest requirements
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 56 MPH in a 35 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a non-criminal Traffic Infraction – Speeding – with a REDUCED speed of 54 MPH in a 35 zone and only a $75 fine. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law here: Virginia Reckless Driving 46.2-862 […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY RESULT: Felony Embezzlement charge (Va. Code 18.2-111) accompanied by a full confession, was REDUCED to a misdemeanor charge, with NO JAIL TIME. Courthouse: Fairfax County General District Court District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia. Read more about Embezzlement Law:Embezzlement in Virginia: Felony & Misdemeanor Charges, Penalties & Defenses.
Misdemeanor Petit Larceny Shoplifting / Concealing Charge in Virginia (VA Code 18.2-103), committed while on pretrial release pending a Grand Larceny trial (VA Code18.2-95) in Northern Virginia, and accompanied by a full confession, results in a sentence with NO JAIL TIME conditioned on community service. Read more about Larceny & Shoplifting Law here: Virginia Grand […]
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 83 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a non-criminal Traffic Infraction – Speeding – with a REDUCED speed of 74 MPH in a 55 zone and only a $100 fine. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law here: Virginia Reckless Driving […]
Fairfax County, Virginia: Misdemeanor possession of drugs / marijuana charge (VA Code 18.2-250) was dismissed for lack of evidence to prove constructive possession! (Passenger of a vehicle cannot be convicted of possession of marijuana just because the drugs are found in the vehicle under his seat – more evidence is required to link the accused […]
Alexandria, Virginia: Felony grand larceny shoplifting / concealing charge (VA Code 18.2-103 and 18.2-95) with evidence of a written confession was reduced to a misdemeanor with no active jail sentence and a community service requirement. Read more about Larceny & Shoplifting Law here: Virginia Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Shoplifting, Concealment Laws and Defenses
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 70/40 on the George Washington Parkway was DROPPED with a plea to a speeding charge with NO JAIL, NO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, and a fine, even though the client had a prior Federal criminal record for DUI on the same road for […]
VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor reckless driving charge (VA Code 18.2-852) was reduced to “improper driving” – a non-criminal infraction. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law here: Virginia Reckless Driving 46.2-862 / 46.2-852 Misdemeanor Speeding Laws, Penalties and Defenses
Fairfax, Virginia | Criminal defense attorney case result: Fairfax County Circuit Court trial for an Assault and Battery charge under VA Code 18.2-57, for an alleged assault on a girlfriend, resulted in a Not Guilty verdict. Learn more about Virginia Assault and Battery laws here: Virginia Assault and Battery Laws and Penalties – Defense Attorney’s […]
FEDERAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT | ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Three Federal Felony charges in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia – including charges for failure to comply with reporting requirements and for false statements to police officers – sentenced to only 12 months of probation, with a special condition of 6 months […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA DUI ATTORNEY RESULT: Client was facing 3 criminal charges: Misdemeanor DUI Second Offense (VA Code 18.2-266), Misdemeanor Refusal to Submit to a Breath / Blood test, and Misdemeanor Driving on Revoked License Pursuant to DUI conviction. The evidence in this case overwhelmingly favored the government, as the client was recorded by the police […]
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA: Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed of 79 MPH in a 55 zone (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a non-criminal Traffic Infraction – Speeding – with a REDUCED speed of 64 MPH in a 55 zone and only a $125 fine. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law here: Virginia Reckless Driving […]
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 1 Misdemeanor Charge of Driving on a Suspended / Revoked License (VA Code 46.2-301) was DROPPED for insufficient evidence to prosecute. Review all case results: Case Results
NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 87/70 (VA Code 46.2-862) was REDUCED to a non-criminal, non-moving violation – defective equipment – which carries NO POINTS, with just a $100 fine. Read more about Virginia Reckless Driving Law here: Virginia Reckless Driving 46.2-862 / 46.2-852 Misdemeanor Speeding Laws, Penalties and Defenses
FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor False Report to Law Enforcement / Police charge under VA Code 18.2-461 was DROPPED after a preliminary hearing for insufficient evidence to prosecute. Fairfax County General District Court at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. § 18.2-461. Falsely summoning or giving false reports to law-enforcement officials. It […]
Fairfax Virginia: Assault and Battery Charge (VA Code 18.2-57) will be DISMISSED after completion of an anger management class and a probation period of two years. NO JAIL TIME, NO CRIMINAL RECORD. Read more about Assault and Battery Law here: Virginia Assault and Battery Laws and Penalties – Defense Attorney’s Explanation of Misdemeanor Charges Under […]
Fairfax County, Virginia: Possession of Marijuana Charge (VA Code 18.2-250.1) was reduced to a Paraphernalia charge (VA Code 18.2-265.5), even though the case was solid and a second offense – the defendant had a prior drug conviction. Read more about Virginia Drug & Marijuana Law here: Virginia Marijuana & Drug Charges, Defenses, Penalties: Possession of Marijuana, […]
Arlington, Virginia: Misdemeanor DUI (VA Code 18.2-266) with a BAC of .15 (mandatory minimum jail sentence level) and a Misdemeanor Refusal (VA Code 18.2-268.3) charge resulted in a plea of guilty to the DUI with NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME (90 days in jail sentenced but all were suspended) $300 active fine, ASAP, and license suspension […]
ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Reckless Driving by Speed 98 MPH/40 MPH zone on the GW Parkway, a Federal charge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was dropped in exchange for a speeding charge with two days of weekend incarceration, seven days of home detention, and […]